The Fall 2023 application will open on or about May 1st, 2023, please check back soon.
Scholarship details can be previewed in the sections below.
General Requirements for Undergraduate Applicants +
- Be of Latino origin
- Be between the ages of 17-24 as of the application deadline date
- Proof of acceptance or enrollment as current undergraduate student at an accredited university within the United States, Puerto Rico, or Latin America
- Proof of enrollment as a full-time student
- Have a university cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 (where A = 4.0). High school seniors entering the university in the fall must have at least a “B” average as of the time of application
- Proof of involvement in community service or volunteering in the community
Required Application Materials for Undergraduate Applicants +
- Maestro Cares Scholarship Application
- Most recent academic transcript (may be unofficial). Incoming freshmen submit a high school transcript
- Personal statement of no more than 500 words (one single-spaced page) discussing your background and personal/academic goals
- Proof of past/current community service or volunteer work (for example, letters of recognition, photographs, record of hours served, or verification letter issued by the organization
- Two (2) academic or professional letters of recommendation
Selection Process and Criteria +
Completed applications will be carefully reviewed by the Maestro Cares Scholarship Committee. Applicants who best meet the requirements will be selected to participate in a phone/video interview. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Preference will be given to applicants with verified financial need, who demonstrate compelling interest in a professional career and with previous experience in community service work empowering others in their specific fields and community.
Award amounts +
Scholarship recipients are eligible to receive up to $3,000 per semester towards tuition based on need. Awards will not exceed $6,000 per academic school year and will be paid in two installments to the university directly from Maestro Cares Foundation. Upon confirmation of scholarship offer, students must submit their bursar bill with outstanding account balance to determine scholarship amount disbursement each semester.
Scholar’s Commitments +
- Be enrolled full-time
- Submit class schedule at the beginning of each semester
- Maintain a 3.0/4.0 GPA or higher and submit academic record at the end of each semester
- Complete 20 hours of community service or mentorship support to a younger student per semester. Proof of hours served are to be submitted to Maestro Cares Foundation (recognition, photographs, record of hours and/or verification letter issued by the organization)
- Follow up with a Maestro Cares Foundation staff member two times per semester via email or phone call
Renewal Process +
Scholarship recipients in good academic standing, who meet their commitments are eligible to renew the scholarship each year of their intended undergraduate degree by completing a renewal application. Renewal applications for the spring term typically must be submitted by December 26th; the fall term renewal must be submitted no later than July 26th. *Dates may vary based on your country's academic cycle.
Important Dates +
First-time applications may be submitted between May 1st - June 15th. All applicants will be notified of their application status via email before the end of July. NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.